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“The rooms on the water side are quieter. Visit the dam for dinner and to listen to a good band.” (robinnm01)

Nov 8, 2014

“We chose a room that faces the Lake which is what I recommend. The Inn also accepts pets.” (836judithb)

Sep 1, 2014

“The best rooms are on the ground floor facing the lake -- then the whole grassy lawn is right in front.” (ChineseBabe)

Apr 25, 2014

“depends what you like, I'm going to select Lakeside every time!” (JeannieN598)

Feb 25, 2014

“lakeside rooms have morning sun in the winter and an excellent lake view, but there's nothing wrong with the other side, just in the morning shade...in the winter.” (DavidN31)

Dec 13, 2013

“Lakeside rooms give you views of a nice grassy area and great sunrises. Mountain side rooms have great sunsets and tend to be quieter. No elevator so if you have accessibility issues, ask for ground floor.” (eatinggirl)

Nov 18, 2013

“While rooms by the pool are probably a little nicer, the ones by the parking lot are quieter.” (157vickil)

Sep 23, 2013

“Though you really cannot see the lake the lakeside rooms are better. There is a large expanse of green grass and the pool is closer.” (CathieG_12)

Aug 20, 2013

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beautiful rooms with a view that are pet friendly nice restaurant and bar rooms have a nice outside patio where you can sip your drinks and overlook the beautiful mountains and the reservoir lush landscape in the middle of the desert with plenty of wildlife to view

The Inn is an upgraded motel venue. The room is very well appointed and had all the amenities you would expect in a large city hotel. The room was equivalent to staying at a Hilton, Hyatt, et al.
The staff is very friendly and attentive to your needs. We did not have an opportunity to try the restaurant for an...
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Great place. great people.good food.lots of fun places to see.great place to stay. Food prices were fair priced .every thing we had there was fast and good
Never had new Mexico food before this trip being from mn. The green Chile sauce was not hot but flavor full

Dear Ms. Pedersen,
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. We will definitely share your review with our staff!
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I highly recommend the Elephant Butte Inn we could only stay one night but very happy to have stayed here! Reception and lounge staff friendly, professional and very helpful. Good food in the Tavern! Great place to stay while on vacation or stop in on trip from ABQ to ELP, quiet and friendly you'll be treated right!

Hi Pete,
Thank you for reviewing our hotel and tavern. We are so happy you were pleased with your experience at the Inn. We look forward to your return, hoping you can stay longer next time. Again, thank you for the kind words.
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A small group of friends, approximately 10 people, decided to get away for the weekend and selected the Inn. The rooms were nice. You have your choice of a water view or a parking lot view. I chose the upgrade of the water view.
Our coed group returned to the hotel lounge after dinner at the Dam and were informed...
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We thank you for your recent stay at the Elephant Butte Inn and are happy that you enjoyed your visit in our beautiful Lakeside rooms. We are truly sorry that your experience in our Tavern and Restaurant did not meet your expectations. Unfortunately, operating a business where alcohol is served, requires our staff to make difficult decisions sometimes in regards...
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We spent two nights at the Elephant Butte Inn. It was comfortable and the room was a good size. The bed was comfortable. The room could use a deep cleaning. On the other hand, I realize this is a sports area for boating and fishing. We were fine with the room. The included continental was bagel sad if fins, nothing...
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Hi Suzi,
Thank you for your kind words about your stay with us at the Inn. It is wonderful that you took the time to review our business; comments are always helpful so that our service to you is the best it can be. We are so glad to hear your room was comfortable. You are correct: during the spring...
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Our friends recommended this place and we are happy we took the time to find it. The Inn is somewhat dated but cozy, clean and comfortable. The food in the bar & restaurant was excellent. We played golf (awesome, beautiful course), hiked, soaked in the town's hot springs and relaxed. The Inn has a Spa so we enjoyed getting a...
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Perfect view... Lovely amenities, clean room, comfy beds, friendly helpful staff, pet friendly, great food.... Just a must if your in the area. We had an amazing stay. We will go back for sure, very soon!

We just happened along this fine hotel on a tour of the Southwest. We made a phone reservation and were surprised that it was almost full -- a good sign! Apparently the hotel has recently been remodeled. The landscaping, exterior painting, and the rooms are all fresh and appealing. I appreciated the nice modern bathrooms and good beds -- all...
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Online booking remains simple :) Pet friendly, including a chew toy and biscuts with the clean up the poop bag. How can it be nicer? Upstairs room was clean and comfortable, the grounds groomed and the view of the lake is good as its gonna be till the water level comes up.
The proximity to T or C is nice,...
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The Elephant Butte Inn and Spa has an ideal location with ever-changing views of the lake and surrounding desert. Our exotically designed lobby and common areas are reflected in each stylish and comfortable guest room. We offer AAA, AARP, and have government, military and corporate rates. After a busy day, relax in our outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal). You can hike to nearby Elephant Butte Lake--the largest lake in New Mexico--enjoying nature trails leading to the State Park. Elephant Butte Inn is the perfect choice for group events. Experience authentic New Mexico cuisine, steak and seafood in our Ivory Tusk Tavern and Restaurant. Take time for yourself at the Ivory Spa and Salon. Indulge in a variety of treatments from our spa, including massages, body polishes, skin treatments, and pedicures. The Salon specializes in haircuts, styling, and hair color treatments. ...more less

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